Welcome to Jones County!

Although you may not know it yet, you have decided to join Jones County at an amazing time in our history. We are glad you want to be a part of it. Whether you are visiting for the day, just passing through or have decided to settle and make Jones County your new home, we want to welcome you with open arms and invite you to be a part of the amazing growth taking place in Jones County!

From Laurel to Ellisville to Sandersville to Soso or anywhere in between, each area of Jones County has so much to offer and each with its own unique flavor that makes our communities so special. We encourage you to get out and explore...

Although you may not know it yet, you have decided to join Jones County at an amazing time in our history. We are glad you want to be a part of it. Whether you are visiting for the day, just passing through or have decided to settle and make Jones County your new home, we want to welcome you with open arms and invite you to be a part of the amazing growth taking place in Jones County!

From Laurel to Ellisville to Sandersville to Soso or anywhere in between, each area of Jones County has so much to offer and each with its own unique flavor that makes our communities so special. We encourage you to get out and explore each of these places as well as the many unique assets off-the-beaten-path which add character and charm to our friendly southern way of life.

In Jones County we believe we have a tremendous mix of components which contribute to our success. We know you will find these attributes beneficial to you as well. We offer a variety of job opportunities in many sectors of business and industry, we have fabulous educational opportunities in our K-12 and college systems to meet the needs of students at any age and to balance your work-life desires. Jones County provides many opportunities for service in our civic and religious organizations. Add to that our state-of-the-art medical facilities, numerous recreational amenities, the diversity of our traditional neighborhoods and our up-scale new subdivisions and shopping to meet most all expectations, we believe you too will soon be saying, “Jones County, Now this is living!”

Spend the day with us and visit our parks, local businesses, restaurants, museums and other attractions. Or, spend a lifetime with us by selecting a home in several of our downtown loft apartments, historic districts, gated communities, or in the wide open surroundings of our natural farm lands and forests. Whatever your taste, we’re sure you can find it here in Jones County. If not, we are only a short drive from anywhere you want to be. Nestled along Interstate 59, we are only a short drive from Jackson, Mississippi (our State Capital), the Mississippi Gulf Coast, New Orleans, LA, Mobile, AL, Birmingham, AL and points beyond. If it’s too far to drive, catch a flight from our regional airport or hop on the Amtrak train in downtown Laurel. Wherever you need to be, it’s never too far from Jones County!

In Jones County, we succeed because we are committed to our relationships with our municipalities, county supervisors, business leaders, community members and visitors. Come join us and see what Jones County really has to offer. We’re sure you will agree with us, “Jones County, Now this is living!”